PSYCH3103 - 01 - Relationships, Marriage and the Family

(SS) Social Science (SA) Social Analysis

This course will provide students with a deep knowledge of interpersonal relationships (e.g. friendships, romantic relationships, and family relationships) across the lifespan. The course examines how relationships are formed and how they function, including challenges to relationships and what makes relationships successful. Students will be exposed to current research on relationships in the digital era, gender roles in relationships, the science of long lasting romantic relationships,the influence of race and ethnicity on relationships, sexuality and sexual orientation, and the changing American family.